Say NO – UNiTE Launched in Kenya, 6 November 2009
On 6 November 2009, UN WOMEN launched the global advocacy initiative Say NO – UNiTE to End Violence against Women, which will stimulate, count and showcase actions on ending violence against women. The innovative platform will spotlight global efforts and demonstrate the groundswell of support and actions on the issue.
Say NO builds upon the momentum generated in 2008 during its first phase, when more than 5 million people signed on to a global internet campaign to make ending violence against women a top priority worldwide. Heads of State and Ministers from 69 governments and more than 600 parliamentarians have added their names to the Say NO campaign since then. read more »
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No is No in Any Language (Public Service Announcement)
In a collective call to action, UN WOMEN Goodwill Ambassador and Say NO - UNiTE Spokesperson Nicole Kidman joins others to say no is no in any language when putting an end to violence against women. Watch video »
Say NO - UNiTE Launch in Kenya
UN WOMEN Executive Director Inés Alberdi kicks off Say NO - UNiTE to End Violence against Women at Ngara High School in Naiorbi, Kenya, on 6 November 2009. Watch video »
A Lesson in Empowerment: Ngara Girls High School Students Say NO to Violence against Women
In this short feature, teenagers at Nairobi's Ngara Girls High School learn to say no to sexual and gender-based violence. This short film was produced as part of the Say NO - UNiTE to End Violence against Women launch in Nairobi, Kenya, on 6 November 2009. Reported by Donatella Lorch. Watch video »
Breaking the Silence: Kenyatta National Hospital Addresses Gender-Based Violence
In this short feature, Kenyatta National Hospital staff discuss its Gender-Based Violence Recovery Centre, highlighting the "pandemic" of violence affecting almost 70 percent of women at some point in their lifetime. Victims of gender-based violence also speak out. This feature was produced as part of the Say NO - UNiTE to End Violence against Women launch in Nairobi, Kenya, on 6 November 2009. Reported by Donatella Lorch. Watch video »
